When planning a visit to Antofagasta Region in Chile, it helps to know that temperatures typically range from 17°C (63°F) in July up to 25°C (77°F) during the peak of December. Our detailed climate overview is based on data from San Pedro de Atacama, the region's most well-known city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.
Antofagasta Region offers pleasant conditions in January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December, with temperatures typically ranging from 21°C (70°F) to 25°C (77°F).
Precipitation in Antofagasta Region remains relatively steady throughout the year, ranging from 23 mm (0.9 in) in February to 0 mm (0 in) in July. January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December marks the driest time of year, with rainfall falling below 9 mm (0.4 in).